Lime Grove is in New Malden and in Kingston Upon Thames district. KT3 3TR is located in the Coombe Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond Park. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lime Grove, New Malden, KT3 3TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 3JQ, KT3 3JS, KT3 3JA, KT3 3DA, KT3 3HP, KT3 3DD, KT3 3DB, KT3 3HZ, KT3 3DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT3 3TR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of KT3 3TR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 25.7% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 61.6% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.9% | 53.8% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 34.7% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8.9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around KT3 3TR this area, 4.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 68.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 2.8% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 6.5% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.9% | 68.3% | 17.4% | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 83.2% | 79.7% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 74.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 74.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 74.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 19% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 2.5% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Grove was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.8% higher than the Coombe Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lime Grove has the 18th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Coombe Vale and the 145th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Lime Grove, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,070,000 | 2023-08-23 | £1,132,417 |
| 70 Lime Grove, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2021-02-26 | £845,688 |
| 66 Lime Grove, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £721,500 | 2020-08-21 | £846,471 |
| 75 Lime Grove, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2018-01-26 | £1,020,444 |
| 74 Lime Grove, New Malden, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2017-07-26 | £752,829 |
KT3 3TR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
KT3 3TR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School Elm Road , KT3 3HN | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Chestnut Grove , KT3 3JU | 3out of 4 | 265 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Primary School Dickerage Lane , KT3 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Hill Infant School Coombe Lane West , KT2 7DD | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Hill Junior School Coombe Lane West , KT2 7DD | 4out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 4out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road , KT2 6RL | 4out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marymount International School George Road , KT2 7PE | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rokeby School George Road , KT2 7PB | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Cross Preparatory School George Road , Kingston upon Thames KT2 7NU | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Primary School Breakfast & After School Club | Christ Church New Malden Church Of England Primary School, Lime Grove | 311 yd | |
| Royal Oak (Restaurant) | The Royal Oak, 90 Coombe Road | 479 yd | |
| Chick And Beers | 24 Coombe Road, New Malden | 498 yd | |
| Roberto's Cafe | 22 Coombe Road, New Malden | 507 yd | |
| Alreem Lebanese Cuisine | 18 Coombe Road, New Malden | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malden Bowling Club | Lime Grove, New Malden | 343 yd | |
| Grafton Club | 36 Grafton Road, New Malden | 507 yd | |
| The Glasshouse | 14 Coombe Road, New Malden | 521 yd | |
| Han | 1 High Street, New Malden | 566 yd | |
| Bar Malden | 1-3 St Georges Square, New Malden | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok 'N' Fish | 74 Elm Road, New Malden | 261 yd | |
| Wok Express | 31 Coombe Road, New Malden | 541 yd | |
| Ohaio | 1 Coombe Road, New Malden | 578 yd | |
| Cham Doshirak Ltd | 127 Kingston Road, New Malden | 596 yd | |
| Fee-ka | New Malden Railway Station, 3 Coombe Road | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Mart Europe Ltd | Unit 1, Leigh Close | 445 yd | |
| Tesco | Ground Floor, Apex Tower | 593 yd | |
| Aldi | 205-217 Kingston Road, New Malden | 665 yd | |
| Waitrose | 24-28 High Street, New Malden | 732 yd | |
| M&S Food | 56 High Street, New Malden | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Junior School ELM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 234 yd |
| Coombe Girls' School CLARENCE AVENUE | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| The Graham Spicer Institute DUKES AVENUE | 715 yd | |
| King'S Oak Primary School DICKERAGE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 909 yd |
| The Holy Cross School SANDAL ROAD | 953 yd | |
| Malden Wanderers Cricket Club Cambridge Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 971 yd |
| Fitness4Less (New Malden) 23-25 23-25 BLAGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 yd |
| St James Church Hall GREEN LANE | 1,067 yd | |
| Malden Golf Club TRAPS LANE | golf | 1,070 yd |
| Malden Centre COCKS CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,085 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.